Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. While Aaron Rodgers wants to remain focused on his first season with the New York Jets, it appears the 39-year-old four-time MVP is already looking to the future.
During a recent interview with CBS New York, Rodgers revealed his succession plan at quarterback for the Jets, which doesn’t include a one-and-done 2023 season for him. "I’d like to be able to play a few good years here and then hand it right back off to Zach [Wilson], and let him go for the next 15," Rodgers said. "It’d be a really special 18- to 20-year run of great quarterback play." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) of the New York Jets attempts a pass as Zach Wilson (2) looks on during the team's OTAs at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center June 9, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Rodgers has previously discussed playing two seasons in a Jets uniform, but fans must love hearing him repeat that he doesn’t want to be a flash in the plan in New York.
And while it’s a bit far-fetched to believe the Jets will see Wilson, their No. 2 overall pick from two years ago, playing 18-plus seasons in a green and white uniform, it does show how much faith Rodgers has in his expected backup. JETS' AARON RODGERS EXPECTED TO PLAY IN FINAL PRESEASON GAME VS.
GIANTS: REPORTS Wilson hasn’t panned out for the Jets. If he did, the Jets wouldn’t have been aggressive in trying to acquire Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers this offseason.